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SB08 OBC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,706 mi
Last recorded154,706 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 OBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 154,706 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 154,701 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 149,458 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 134,552 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 130,435 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 130,435 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 126,316 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 126,316 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 121,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 121,840 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 115,549 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 115,549 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 108,644 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,637 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front link pin has slight movement

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heat shield plate is loose at the rear

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,757 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,750 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres just legal

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2014 70,531 miles

front discs in poor condition

rear brake discs showing scorring

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,351 miles

slight exhaust blow at front flexy pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,608 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 58,453 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 42,293 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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SB08 OBC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB08 OBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SB08 OBC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 2008.

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